Essays, emails, text messages… Three text types, three very different styles. Do you know how to switch between them? Whether you are using written English in your personal life or at school, writing to communicate is a vital skill. With Practical Writing, you will learn how to use different structures, styles and writing conventions.

If you’re a student, you’ll learn the key writing skills needed at school or university: the full writing process from brainstorming to proofreading; how to avoid plagiarism; note-taking techniques and much more. In your home life, you’ll learn how to write for: job applications; official letters and emails; and in casual conversations with friends.